Hispanics in the United States : a demographic, social, and economic history, 1980-2005 /
"Utilizing census data and other statistical source materials, this book examines the transformations in the demographic, social, and economic structures of Latino-Americans in the United States between 1980 and 2005"--Provided by publisher.
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| Language: | English |
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Cambridge ; New York :
Cambridge University Press,
2010.
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Table of Contents:
- Introduction
- Immigration to the United States to 1980
- The Hispanic population to 1980
- Population growth and dispersion, 1980-2005
- The demography of the Hispanic population
- Wealth and poverty
- Educational attainment
- Citizenship, the Latino electorate, and voter participation
- Occupational structures, employment, and unemployment
- English language abilities and domestic usage
- Hispanic business ownership
- Race
- Endogamous and exogamous marriage patterns among Latino household heads
- Conclusion.
